Journal of Contemporary Legal Issues Issue Search
| Volume | 19 |
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| Year | 2010 |
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| Title | Federal Preemption and State Trademark Law: Exception or Indifference? |
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| Author(s) | James Abe |
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| First Page | 28 |
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| Abstract | A survey of cases shows that federal preemption will be a significant issue for state mark registrants who attempt to rely on favorable state law to compete against federal registrants. A key focus in planing a state-based business or litigation strategy will be on whether, and the extent to which, the state law compromises the federal trademark scheme. |
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